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Akron City Zoning Code

PART 7

RESIDENTIAL 2 DISTRICT R-2

§ 27-701 Purpose.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
The purpose of this district is to provide a transition between the R-1 and the R-3 Zoning Districts. This district permits medium-density residential development by permitting a variety of dwelling types.

§ 27-702 Uses by Right.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
Uses by right shall be as follows:
1. 
Single-family detached dwellings.
2. 
Public parks and public recreation areas.
3. 
Home occupation, minor.
4. 
No-impact home-based business.
5. 
Municipal uses.
6. 
Short-term rentals in single-family dwellings, subject to § 27-1512.
7. 
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.

§ 27-703 Special Exception Uses.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
The following uses are permitted as a special exception when authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board. In granting the special exception, the Board may attach certain conditions to its approval which, in addition to the requirements listed within this chapter, it feels are necessary requirements in order to preserve and protect the character of the district in which the proposed use would be located.
1. 
Elementary and secondary schools.
2. 
Houses of worship.
3. 
Bed-and-breakfast establishments.
4. 
Cemetery.
5. 
Single-family semidetached dwellings.
6. 
Duplex dwellings.
7. 
Accessory dwelling units.
8. 
Home occupation, major.
9. 
Accessory uses customarily incidental to the above special exception uses.

§ 27-704 Conditional Uses.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
The following uses are permitted by conditional use when authorized by Akron Borough Council:
1. 
Public utility installation.
2. 
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above conditional uses.

§ 27-705 Area and Bulk Regulations for Principal Buildings and Uses Permitted by Right.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
1. 
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
2. 
Minimum lot requirements:
A. 
Single-family detached dwellings:
(1) 
Minimum lot area: 7,500 square feet.
(2) 
Minimum lot width:
(a) 
At street line: 50 feet.
(b) 
At front yard setback line: 75 feet.
(3) 
Minimum lot depth: 125 feet.
(4) 
Minimum yard dimensions:
(a) 
Front yard: 25 feet.
(b) 
Side yard, each side: 10 feet.
(c) 
Rear yard: 35 feet.
(5) 
Minimum open area: 40%.
B. 
Public parks and recreation areas:
(1) 
Minimum lot area: none.
(2) 
Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
(3) 
Minimum lot depth: none.
(4) 
Minimum yard dimensions:
(a) 
Front yard: 35 feet.
(b) 
Side yard: 20 feet.
(c) 
Rear yard: 35 feet.
(5) 
Minimum open area: none.
C. 
Home occupation, minor: Such uses shall comply with the requirements of § 27-1310.

§ 27-706 Area and Bulk Regulations for Principal Buildings and Uses Permitted by Special Exception.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
1. 
Single-family semidetached dwellings:
A. 
Sewer and water: Both public sewer and public water service are required.
B. 
Minimum lot area: 6,000 square feet per dwelling unit.
C. 
Minimum lot width:
(1) 
At street line: 40 feet per dwelling unit.
(2) 
At front yard setback line: 50 feet per dwelling unit.
D. 
Minimum lot depth: 125 feet.
E. 
Minimum yard dimensions:
(1) 
Front yard: 25 feet.
(2) 
Side yard, one side: 15 feet.
(3) 
Interior yard: none; however, any building or structural additions or revisions to a dwelling unit shall be constructed to a common wall on an interior lot line or shall be constructed a minimum distance of three feet from an interior lot line.
(4) 
Rear yard: 35 feet.
F. 
Minimum open area: 35%.
2. 
Duplex dwellings:
A. 
Sewer and water: Both public sewer and public water service are required.
B. 
Minimum lot area: 6,000 square feet per dwelling unit.
C. 
Minimum lot width:
(1) 
At street line: 50 feet.
(2) 
At front yard setback line: 75 feet.
D. 
Minimum lot depth: 125 feet.
E. 
Minimum yard dimensions:
(1) 
Front yard: 25 feet.
(2) 
Side yard, each side: 10 feet.
(3) 
Rear yard: 35 feet.
F. 
Minimum open area: 35%.
3. 
Houses of worship:
A. 
Sewer and water: Both public sewer and public water service are required.
B. 
Minimum lot area: five acres.
C. 
Minimum lot width:
(1) 
At street line: 100 feet.
(2) 
At front yard setback line: 150 feet.
D. 
Minimum lot depth: 200 feet.
E. 
Minimum yard dimensions:
(1) 
Front yard: 35 feet.
(2) 
Side yard, each side: 50 feet.
(3) 
Rear yard: 50 feet.
F. 
Minimum open area: 50%.
G. 
Landscaping and screening.
4. 
Elementary and secondary schools:
A. 
Sewer and water: Both public sewer and public water service are required.
B. 
Minimum lot area: 10 acres.
C. 
Minimum lot width:
(1) 
At street line: 100 feet.
(2) 
At front yard setback line: 150 feet.
D. 
Minimum lot depth: 200 feet.
E. 
Minimum yard dimensions:
(1) 
Front yard: 35 feet.
(2) 
Side yard, each side: 50 feet.
(3) 
Rear yard: 50 feet.
F. 
Minimum open area: 65%.
5. 
Bed-and-breakfast establishments: Such uses shall comply with the requirements of § 27-1503.
6. 
Accessory dwelling units: Such uses shall comply with the requirements of § 27-1508.
7. 
Home occupation, major: Such uses shall comply with the requirements of § 27-1310.

§ 27-707 Area and Bulk Regulations for Principal Buildings and Uses Permitted by Condition.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
1. 
Public utility installations:
A. 
Minimum lot area: none.
B. 
Minimum lot width: none.
C. 
Minimum lot depth: none.
D. 
Minimum yard dimensions:
(1) 
Front yard: 25 feet.
(2) 
Side yard, each side: 10 feet.
(3) 
Rear yard: 10 feet.
E. 
Minimum open area: none.
2. 
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above conditional uses.

§ 27-708 Supplemental Regulations.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
The uses in this district are also subject to applicable regulations contained in the following Parts:
1. 
Part 11, Signs.
2. 
Part 12, Off-Street Parking and Loading.
3. 
Part 13, Accessory Uses.
4. 
Part 14, General Regulations.
5. 
Part 15, Performance Standards.